Which cat, native to Scotland and listed as Critically Endangered in the United Kingdom, is threatened by hybridisation with domestic cats?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Scottish wildcat
- Step 1: The Scottish wildcat is listed as Critically Endangered in the United Kingdom and is threatened by hybridisation with domestic cats; continued threats include habitat loss and being hunted as vermin. Answer: Scottish wildcat. Why not the others: Pallas's cat, Leopard cat and Lynx don't fit.
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